Your eye test

Your vision is important to us. Our thorough eye test is tailored to you and lets us check for any problems. During the eye test our expert optometrists will talk to you about what is happening. Then at the end, we will give you a detailed but simple explanation of how healthy your eyes are, as well suggest any changes to your prescription. We’ll also be happy to answer any questions you have. You can book your eye test online or in store.
Below is a detailed walkthrough of our standard eye tests.

Your eye health screening

We use a few pieces of technology to help us look after your eyes. Some of the names may sound unfamiliar, but you may have used them in an eye test before. We have over 100 ways to test your eyes, so we can tailor the eye test to you.

Before you go into the eye exam room with your optometrist, we’ll give you an eye health screening. With this screening, we can test your eyes for various problems, as well as look out for some other general health conditions, like diabetes.

Most of these tests are done using non-invasive machines which you look into. The eye health screening involves a few common eye tests, including:

A lensmeter to check your prescription
A keratometer to measure your cornea
A non-contact tonometer to measure the pressure in your eyes
Digital retinal photography to take a photo of the back of your eyes
A visual field test to see if you have any blind spots in your peripheral vision.

These machines let us check how healthy your eyes are as well as for some eye conditions, like keratoconus and glaucoma.

Your main eye exam

After your eye test

After your eye test, your optometrist will discuss your results with you. We’ll give you a detailed but simple explanation of how healthy your eyes are. We can also discuss your prescription with you as well as any other lifestyle changes which could help your eyes, such as eye strain from digital devices, nutrition and other illnesses like diabetes. Of course, you’ll also get the chance to ask us any questions you have about your vision. If we recommend a new pair of glasses, contact lenses or prescription, we can help you find a pair that’s right for you.

The cost of your eye test will depend on the country you live in and various other factors. In the UK, it’s provided for free by the NHS if you’re under 16 or over 65, or if you’re receiving government benefits, or if you have certain medical conditions. You can book your eye test online or in store.

Regular eye tests

When it comes to eye health, regular eye tests help us detect any problems early. We can recommend how often you should have an eye test. This helps us prevent any issues from getting worse, or even treat them. Having regular eye tests also means we can keep a record of your eye shape and health, using various images and scans, like the OCT 3D scan.

Using detailed 3D images, this keeps a record of your eyes and helps us detect eye problems like glaucoma and macular degeneration, earlier than we would using other eye tests. This way, we’ll notice even the slightest change in your eyes, which we can keep an eye on and treat if needed.

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